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Greg McGrath-Goudie

Greg McGrath-Goudie

Greg McGrath-Goudie got started in journalism as a student news editor at Lakehead University, where he completed bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English. Following graduation, he freelanced for a number of publications before landing with Village Media in 2021, where he has worked as an LJI reporter for CollingwoodToday, and now as a city hall/general assignment reporter for OrilliaMatters

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Recent Work by Greg

Thousands sign petition to rename Hwy. 400 in Lightfoot's honour

Thousands sign petition to rename Hwy. 400 in Lightfoot's honour

'This petition and this idea of renaming the 400 is ... to honour Gordon Lightfoot, and it's to make as many people as possible aware of his songs,' says Orillia native
Severn Township resident has axe to grind over proposed tree bylaw

Severn Township resident has axe to grind over proposed tree bylaw

March 20 public meeting planned to discuss bylaw; Mayor Mike Burkett says he is not in favour of bylaw, arguing it 'adds another layer of bureaucracy we don't need'
Sweet news: Maple syrup season on tap early at local sugar bushes

Sweet news: Maple syrup season on tap early at local sugar bushes

'It's great for the whole area,' said Oro-Medonte mayor at official tapping ceremony at new Coldwater facility he dubbed the 'Taj Mahal of maple syrup'
'Wasting away': Local woman advocates for advance request on MAID as husband suffers

'Wasting away': Local woman advocates for advance request on MAID as husband suffers

'It’s awful. This last year has been particularly the hardest part to see him in the state that he's in,' says Kristine Johnston of husband with late stage Alzheimer's
Inaugural Georgian career fair an 'eye-opener' for future vet techs

Inaugural Georgian career fair an 'eye-opener' for future vet techs

'There can be a lot of doom and gloom these days ... but I still think this is probably one of the best career choices that we can have,' says veterinary hospital owner
'Let down': Brechin contractor pleads guilty to seven counts of fraud

'Let down': Brechin contractor pleads guilty to seven counts of fraud

'It makes me crazy that there are people out there who could do this,' said fraud victim of contractor, who collected over $300,000 for work he did not complete
Area brewer views expanded beer sales as 'awesome opportunity'

Area brewer views expanded beer sales as 'awesome opportunity'

'Not just for us, but any craft brewer, it means an extra 8,000-plus points of distribution,' says Quayle's Brewery owner
New orchard-to-glass cidery opens in Oro-Medonte

New orchard-to-glass cidery opens in Oro-Medonte

'It's been a dream for a while, and it's pretty lovely to be getting people our ciders, made with our fruit — it's awesome to do that,' said Woodfolk Cider’s Martha Lowry, who is currently running Spy Cider House and Distillery in The Blue Mountains
Lakehead has 'incredibly exciting' plans for local campus growth

Lakehead has 'incredibly exciting' plans for local campus growth

Orillia campus official says long-term growth includes 'thriving space for students' with three more academic buildings, each costing upwards of $30 million
County eyes 'data-driven' approach to meet 'desperate' housing crunch

County eyes 'data-driven' approach to meet 'desperate' housing crunch

County surpassed its 10-year goal 'but it's nowhere close to matching the need,' conceded official, who says county will take a different approach
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